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Now that I have gotten your attention, that should probably read, KB goes to N.U.T.S. (Night Under the Stars). đ
Click below enjoy the virtual experience:
Eat
So I must admit, I have yet to read the book, âEat, Pray, Loveâ although it inspired how I categorize my blog. Of what I do know about the book, it is a journey of a woman who went to Italy, India, and Indonesia. Last night I dined on cuisine from two of the three. Any guesses as to what they were?
Pray
The bible study I am a part of recently began a study based on John Ortbergâs, âThe Me I Want to Be.â Amazon provides this summary, âOrtberg urges you to recognize your brokenness, understand that God is the project manager, and follow His directions. The author first helps gauge your spiritual health and lays out a plan that will help you close the gap between where you are now and where God intends you to be.â
It is my prayer as I continue on this journey of faith that I will continue to evolve and exhibit the version of the person God created me to become.
Love
The PSA (Parent/Staff Association) of AES has done a stellar job in sponsoring N.U.T.S. (Night Under the Stars). On the blog created especially for NUTS it gives attendees the option to provide the DJ with requests. I loved the fact that choices ranged from Bollywood hits to A Tribe Called Quest. Other notable mentions include, Michael Jackson, Prince, Snoop, Dr. Dre, and Tupac, and MC Hammer. Can you guess which MC Hammer song made the list?
What I loved most about the night was the opportunity to attend my first âIndian Promâ equipped with a bindi and fake nose ring (also a bindi in case any of you were concerned after viewing the photos).
Teach
NUTS 2012 was themed after the Moghul (Mughal) Empire â an empire known for its design both in architecture and fashion for which I chose to experience the latter. I have learned that a lehenga is much easier to wear and put on when given a choice between it and a sari.
Information source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mughals
Lehenga or Ghagra is a form of skirt which is long, embroidered and pleated. It is worn as the bottom portion of a Gagra choli. The lehenga choli is the favorite female apparel worn during festivals, weddings or special events in India. The detail of embroidery and beads aka âblingâ truly do show excellent craftsmanship. The lehenga is secured at the waist and leaves the lower back and midriff bare, which oddly is not taboo in India. That being said, I have seen some sights. The design of this style of dress was introduced by the Mughals.
The Mughal Empire began in 1526; at the height of their power in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, they controlled most of the Indian Subcontinentâextending from Bengal in the east to Balochistan in the west, Kashmirin the north to the Kaveri basin in the south.[5] Its population at that time has been estimated as between 110 and 150 million, over a territory of more than 3.2 million square kilometers (1.2 million square miles). A major Mughal contribution to the Indian subcontinent was their unique architecture. Many monuments were built by the Muslim emperors, especially Shahjahan, during the Mughal era including the UNESCO World Heritage Site Taj Mahal, which is known to be one of the finer examples of Mughal architecture. Other World Heritage Sites includes the Humayun’s Tomb, Fatehpur Sikri, Red Fort, Agra Fort, and Lahore Fort. Although the land the Mughals once ruled has separated into what is now India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, their influence can still be seen widely today.